Dalton Brasington

I will visit the rePurpose website, complete the 3-minute plastic consumption calculator, and explore how I can reBalance my annual plastic footprint.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

I will give up gum or choose gum made from chicle or other plastic-free gum bases.

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and lotions with a sustainable, unpackaged, or refillable option.

I will give a shout-out on social media to a local company, coworker, friend or family member for their plastic free or green efforts.

I will switch to a plastic-free deodorant — whether purchased or DIY'd.

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

I will raise money to support a nonprofit dedicated to plastic pollution reduction.

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors.

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.

Plastic production, not just disposal, pollutes communities and harms people. I will learn about the impacts of plastic production on humans, animals, communities, and the environment.

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

When possible, I will not use disposable bags when shopping, including produce bags.

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

I will switch to a plastic-free toothpaste — whether purchased or DIY'd.

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

I will host a watch party with friends and/or colleagues to watch and discuss a movie about plastics.

If possible, I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own travel cup.

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

When I need to replace my dish soap, I will switch to a bar or refillable option.

When available, I will purchase clothing made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA-approved reusable quart-sized bag.

If traveling, I will bring my own snacks and meals in my own containers to avoid the waste of take-out containers.

I will make my own cleaning products at home.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.